Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Raid on Zeeland fish company suspected of trading in poached carpet shells
The investigative branch of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA-IOD) raided a Zeeland-based shellfish company on Wednesday. Authorities suspect the business of illegally h...
Amazing, Mike! Tel Sell returns to television
The home shopping company Tel Sell is returning to television in the Netherlands. The iconic retailer plans to resume broadcasting its advertisements for various household and fitness products on comm...

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer wakes from medically induced coma: 'Good hope'
John Paris, the 58-year-old drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has awakened from an induced coma. He remains hospitalized as he is scheduled to undergo two additional surgeries.

Police investigate six missing persons cases after hundreds of tips on identity of 'Lucky'
Police in Amsterdam are investigating six potential identities for a man nicknamed 'Lucky,' who has been unable to communicate since suffering a stroke in 2023. Over 500 tips were received after autho...
Sent away from Feyenoord, Dumfries as an example and now in the Premier League: the story of Milan van Ewijk
Milan van Ewijk will make his Premier League debut against Arsenal, marking the culmination of his football journey from the Dutch second division in 2019. The defender's rapid rise from Excelsior Maa...
New in Amsterdam: Selma (25) brings her favorite Swedish Saturday tradition to Amsterdam
Selma Larsson has opened Sockergris, a shop specializing in Swedish candy, located on the Herenstraat in Amsterdam. The 25-year-old entrepreneur transitioned from a corporate job to launch the store, ...

Entrepreneurs in Zandvoort: This entire event puts our village on the world map
Business owners in Zandvoort are preparing for what may be the final Grand Prix weekend for the time being. While the atmosphere is positive, there is uncertainty regarding the actual long-term econom...
Average earner can afford exactly one house in Haarlem
According to data from De Hypotheker, individuals with an average income can currently afford only one house out of 777 available listings in Haarlem. Across the entire Netherlands, the number of home...
These are Amsterdam's most dangerous cycling intersections
Marijke Vuik sees SME investments decline: 'Entrepreneurs are longing for peace and stability'
Marijke Vuik, the new chair of MKB-Nederland, warns that investments in small and medium-sized enterprises are declining due to a lack of stability. She emphasizes that while she remains hopeful, the ...

Controversial rap act Kneecap to play three concerts in the Netherlands this autumn
The Northern Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has announced three concert dates in the Netherlands for this November. The band is scheduled to perform in Groningen, Tilburg, and Amsterdam.
In the East Bridge debate, the alderman controls the narrative on how to interpret the emails – but the VVD changed the game

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Europeans are keeping more cash at home but using it less
The European Central Bank reports that the total value of cash in the eurozone has increased from 1 trillion to 1.6 trillion euros between 2016 and 2026. Despite this rise in the circulation of bankno...

Soldaat van Oranje aircraft returns to Aviodrome after 15 years: 'Quite a job'
After fifteen years of being used as a set piece for the musical Soldaat van Oranje, an iconic Dakota airplane is returning to the Aviodrome in Lelystad. The transport of the historic aircraft is a co...

Final Grand Prix in Zandvoort: follow everything live here
Fans are gathering at Circuit Zandvoort for what is currently the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Netherlands. Authorities have closed roads to the area to manage the influx of visitors, who are lar...
Person severely beaten during fight at Rembrandtplein

Flevopark community center largely destroyed by fire
A community center in Flevopark, Amsterdam, was largely destroyed by a fire that broke out late last night. Due to the difficulty of reaching the source of the blaze, firefighters allowed the building...